ログインCasey POVI’m sitting in my car. I should’ve just headed back to Center City like Noah told me to. I should’ve stayed the hell away from Wood Town and just moved on with my life. But I can’t stop thinking about Noah meeting up with Sherly. What are they talking about? What are they doing right now? Are they fucking?Technically Sherly is with James, but things between her and Noah are complicated. Just like what Noah and I have. Sex is basically how they communicate.“Fuck this.” I slammed my hand on the steering wheel.My mind is literally playing movies of Noah and Sherly naked together. I’m so jealous right now, my blood is boiling. Way worse than that time he used Tempat just to make me jealous.I decided to roll up to Noah’s garage. I saw Reemar walking out with his suitcase. Looks like he’s heading home. At least he’s getting away from Noah before he gets played too.Once Reemar left in a cab, I got out. Perfect timing, Jordan was just about to lock up.“Why you back, Casey? Did
Noah POVThat sentence hit me like a fucking lightning bolt to the chest. Casey finally admitting she missed me. The woman I wanted to protect more than anything... but at the same time, I couldn’t shake the disappointment and straight-up rage because of what our messed-up history did to everything.I let go of her. The blanket was slipping off the bed, so I yanked it up and tossed it over her body. Then I started pulling my clothes back on.“Once I finish fixing your car, you gotta get the hell out of Wood Town. I’m begging you, Casey.”“Don’t you miss me too, Noah?”“After everything that went down? It’s hard for me to even think about starting over. You and me... we weren’t built to last. So please. Let’s just live in our own separate worlds.”I walked out of the room and headed straight for her car. I worked on it like a pro, but my chest felt tight the whole time. I was stuck between loving Casey and the fact that James’s death wasn’t something I could just forget. They made me t
Casey POVI hated myself. Tears blurred my vision as I yanked at the cords biting into my wrists. My body was still thrumming, slick with a sweat that felt like a brand. The moment Noah pulled away, leaving me unfinished, a hollow ache swallowed me whole.My muscles were screaming, throbbing with a dull, persistent heat. My mind was a mess of twisted signals. I was naked, exposed, and desperate. I hated that I still wanted him to be the one to tip me over the edge.“Noah, you asshole! Noah! Let me go. Now!”No answer. Only the wind whistled against the warehouse roof, sounding like it was mocking me. I writhed, trying to pull my legs together, but the restraints on my ankles only forced them wider. Shame burned through me. I actually thought today would be the end of it. I thought he brought me here to settle things. The car, us, all of it. I thought I’d never have to see him again.The door creaked open. Footsteps. Noah stood there, still stripped bare. His body was a map of jagged s
Casey’s POV“You sure?” Noah stared at me. His gaze was deep, but I could see the doubt in it.My body went weak from the guilt. I thought I’d already moved on from this, but the guilt had just buried itself deeper inside my heart, chaining me to my past.I nodded. Honestly, I wasn’t even sure I could handle seeing Noah again, even though my feelings for him had never really gone away.“Yes.”“Okay.”Noah led me into the warehouse, to a small, empty room. The only thing in it was a bed with metal bars on every side. It looked like it hadn’t been used in years.“Sit down,” he said.I obeyed and sat on the bed. Noah turned and walked out. I was confused. Did that mean he didn’t want me near him? I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself, and looked around. I understood Noah’s old life with motorcycles and James, but this place felt dark, like it perfectly matched what he was going through now.A few minutes later, Noah came back holding something. A long rope and a piece of red fabric
Casey POVI’m sitting on my bedroom floor, staring off into space. My stomach’s killing me. Chills are shooting right through my bones. I know I’m gonna fight with my mom. It’s like we’re cursed to never get along. I know she loves me, but I’ll never get what goes on in her head. Why’d she have to meet Becky five years ago? Why did that whole thing have to happen? Why do I have to go through all this shit?“Darling, you need to eat dinner.”“I can take care of myself, Mom.”“I know you’re mad, but don’t hurt yourself over this.”I don’t wanna say anything. My mom never wants to get how I feel.Next morning I head out to the garage. I know I’m being stupid. I shouldn’t even be here. I should’ve just left my car here and headed back to Center City.“You’re here.” Jordan greets me.I smile, but inside I’m dying of embarrassment. My eyes drift to my car—still completely untouched.“Your car needs some serious TLC. How long’s it been since you brought it in? You skip maintenance or what?”
Noah POV“How about I move in with you in Wood Town, Noah?”Reemar, all bright and cheery, dropped that on me out of nowhere. Not like I saw it coming.”Oh, wow. That’s… that’s a dope idea… but honestly? You’re better off staying in Center City.”“Why? You said you wanted to date me, didn’t you?”“Hm, yeah. But I like a little challenge. And aren’t you still trying to get back at your ex-fiancé? I can just come visit you in Center City and… ““That’s what you’re thinking about? Noah, you actually want to get revenge… “I flashed her a smile. One I knew would make her melt. She pulled me in, and next thing I knew, we were making out. It didn't take long ‘til I had her clothes off. I turned into a total animal up there on the bed. Been way too long holding back all this tension. Reemar knew her way around. Her body was on fire, and kept me on my toes. I got her off fast, then took what I wanted. That’s all it was. Yeah, just that. But… nah. Who am I kidding? I had a plan. And Reemar? Sh
Casey POV My head was pounding as I tried to open my eyes. I was already in a bad mood, and my phone ringing just made it worse."Ugh, Mom! Get the phone!"The buzzing wouldn't stop, so I finally dragged myself out of bed and grabbed my phone off the desk."Yeah, it's me."Silence. I checked the s
Noah POVI stared at Casey, who hadn't blinked since we got here, just gaping at my dad's villa in Wine Wood. I get it. Not a lot of people get to come to a vineyard that’s a few hundred acres wide.“You coming inside?” I walked right past him.Casey followed me right away. It wasn’t long before my
A nervous wreck, that's what I was. I was sitting in a cafe near campus, staring at Peter Adam, who was casually sipping his hot coffee. My body was tense, my palms were sweaty, and my brain was buzzing with questions. But I was holding back, trying not to say anything until he did."How's school g
Noah's POV"Argh!"I flung off the blanket that was wrapped around me. It was morning, sunlight was creeping through the blinds, and I was still stuck on the same damn thought, Casey and her ghost. The sex we had yesterday totally messed me up. I couldn't focus on anything but her.I heard Sherly t







